Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne, Monbalen, France

A Stone Farmhouse of Rare Charm — Turnkey and Ready to Love
5/6 Bedrooms Swimming Pool Gîte Stables & Paddocks 20 Minutes to Agen
Tucked away amid rolling countryside with far-reaching views and not another rooftop in sight, this beautifully restored maison de maître dating from c.1750 offers a rare and enviable combination: genuine period character, immaculate contemporary comfort, and total peace and privacy — all within easy reach of everyday life.
The House
Full of quirky charm, exposed stone and original beams, the main house has been lovingly and tastefully restored by its current owners to create a home that is as characterful as it is comfortable. The sitting room, warmed by a log-burning stove, sets the tone for relaxed country living, while the fitted kitchen with integral appliances offers everything today’s buyer expects. Newly fitted bathrooms, complete with elegant roll-top baths, and the ever-practical boot room complete a layout that is both charming and thoroughly liveable.
A second, smaller house — complete with its original bread oven and terracotta floor tiles — offers wonderful potential as a gîte, guest annexe or studio, awaiting only a little cosmetic refreshing to bring it fully to life.
Outside
A fenced 10m x 5m swimming pool, set directly into the bedrock, takes full advantage of the property’s stunning outlook, while a large open barn provides the perfect setting for long, lazy alfresco lunches with friends. There is a garage, four small paddocks, a stable, and grounds that include established woodland, an abundance of fruit trees, and pretty, well-tended gardens — all offering complete privacy while remaining moments from all local amenities.
And the Best Part
This is a genuine turnkey opportunity: the price includes all furniture and contents, indoors and out — from the beautifully curated interiors to the garden furniture itself. Simply arrive, unpack, and begin living the French dream from day one.
The Location
Just 20 minutes from the lively market town of Agen, with its shops, restaurants and TGV station only 15 minutes away, and Toulouse and Bordeaux both within 1.5 hours — this is countryside living without compromise. Town life is close at hand, yet here, surrounded by woodland, fruit trees and open skies, you’ll feel a world away from it all.